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Most homeowners do not realize that tricky tasks such as drywall repair, painting, and wallpaper removal require a trained professional. When you are pursuing a new project for your home, you must choose a licensed and skilled professional painter. This is the best option for you, but if you aren’t able to find an experienced painter, Alba is providing these tips to help your next project. 

Don’t Settle for Low-Quality Materials

Saving money on a cheaper paint product is a bad decidion, cheap paints may require multiple extra coats and may not look as good or last as long as the higher quality paint options. When it comes to painting, always go big and choose the best paint for your home, they last longer and will provide a much better look for the interior or exterior of your home. 

Be Creative!

Mixing things up can add some serious style to your home. There are many different paint textures, designs, and colors that you can use, and using those different techniques can make your home very unique. Alba Painting LLC recommends that before you try these different designs and textures, you do the research and learn how to properly use them. If these techniques are learned properly, your home can stand out and be beautiful. 

Set Aside Enough Time to Complete your Project. 

Do not underestimate how long your painting project will take. If you’re doing a drastic color change, it may require multiple coats of paint. The average room usually takes around 8 hours to paint, larger living rooms can take 10-12 hours, and small bathrooms or mudrooms can take around 4-6 hours. 

Hire a Painting Professional 

Although painting projects are an extremely fun way to express creativity, they can be long-lasting and difficult to complete. The best advice we as professionals can give you is to forget the hassle and contact a professional for an easy and professional paint job.

The color of your office can have a real impact on the productivity of your staff. Studies have shown that colors not only affect the mood of your workers, but they also impact the productivity of your staff for better or for worse. Take a deeper look into how these 5 colors will affect your employee’s productivity in the office.

Blue: The color of productivity

Blue is a color that is naturally stabilizing and calming. Not only does this color boost productivity, and helps employees to maintain a stronger focus while working on projects in the office. Blue may be the best choice for a 9-5 office job that needs high productivity during the day. 

Green: The color for long hours

If you work in an office where you will be working long and late shifts, then green may be the best option for you. This color is easy on the eyes and is naturally calming. It also helps people to be efficient and not waste any time while on the job. 

Yellow: The color to stimulate creativity

The color yellow stimulates emotion and creativity. This color will bring joy to your work office, will increase productivity, and increase creativity. If you work in an office space that requires hours of creative problem solving or creative artwork such as an artist, graphic designer, or home designer, yellow may be the best color for you. 

Red: The color of passion

If your work involves lots of physical activity, red will be the perfect color for your business space. The color red has been proven to increase blood flow and heart rate. It also improves productivity and makes people more passionate about whatever activity they are doing. 

Off White: The neutral color

Off-white colors don’t have any direct effect on emotion or productivity, but they are a great way to reflect natural light in the office and give your office a more natural look. 

How do I Paint my Office?

If you are looking for a professional paint solution for your office or building space, contact Alba Painting LLC! We have years of painting experience and can transform your space into your highly productive dream vision! 

Now that you have decided to hire a painter for your home, there are a few common house painting questions you should ask before the painting begins. 

What Paint Brand do you Use and Why?

Alba Painting LLC only uses the highest quality products from Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore, BEHR, and Valspar. We prefer these brands because of their superior quality. If you would like to use other paint brands, let us know and we will accommodate your selection.

Do you Offer Environmentally Friendly Paint Options? 

Yes, most paints contain high VOC levels, which are Volatile Organic Compounds that are gasses released from solids and liquids and can cause adverse health effects. We do offer low or non-VOC paint options, contact us to discuss which you prefer for your home. 

Will the Project be Cheaper if I Purchase my Materials 

No, your project will not be cheaper. We can get our paints at a discounted price, and save you money by doing this. 

How Many Coats of Paint are Going to be Applied?

The typical project includes two coats of paint, however, there are instances where only one coat of paint is needed and this would be discussed with the customer beforehand.

Do you Provide a Free Estimate?

Yes, we do! Simply click our Free Quote button on top of our website, and we will reach out to you with a free estimate!

Repairing drywall in your home is an easy task and can be completed by almost any homeowner. Whether you’re a frequent renter or a longtime homeowner, drywall repair can be done quickly and easily and can be rather fun once you get the hang of it.

What you will need

• Drywall
• Joint compound (To hold the piece of cut drywall in place)
• Drill + bit
• Drywall screws
• Putty knife
• Pencil
• Scrap wood
• Sanding Block

Small Hole Repairs

If you have a smaller hole in your wall, such as a nail or stud hole, all you will need is some spackle or joint compound, a sanding block, and a putty knife. Simply apply the compound over the hole, smooth it out with the putty knife, and sand it down with the sanding block. Once you are done you will be able to paint over the patch, and your damage will be fixed! 

Larger Hole Repairs

If you have a hole that is larger than 2 inches, you are going to need a cutout of drywall the same size as your hole to fix the damage. First, you will need to cut out a piece of drywall that will cover the entire hole and is 1 inch larger than the hole. Then trace the cutout piece around the hole with a pencil. Once traced, cut through the drywall with a utility knife, and cut from the four corners towards the center of the hole, be careful to avoid wires and pipes when cutting. Once your hole is cut out, push inwards on the cuts to remove the drywall, but be careful not to cause more damage. 

Next, screw in a plank of wood inside the wall to hold the drywall in place. Once the new piece of drywall is screwed into place, use a putty knife to spread the joint compound around the repair, covering all cracks, holes, and screws. Then smooth out the compound with a putty knife and finally scrape away any excess putty and let it dry for the night.

The next day, use a sanding block to smooth out the uneven pieces of the compound. Once sanded, re-apply more joint compound to the repair and repeat the process of smoothing it out, letting it dry, and sanding it again.  Once the wall is smooth and sanded, you are ready to repaint!

If you have a hole in your wall that you are unable to fix, contact Alba Painting LLC and we will be there in an instant ready to repair your home and make it beautiful again! 

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Have you wondered how paint is made? It is a long process, but it is one that we love here at Alba Painting LLC!

Many business owners do not believe that a new paint job for their commercial business is beneficial when in reality, there are many benefits that a new paint job will bring to your business. We recently repainted the interior of the Pontiac Hospital, and they were more than happy with the results. If you are questioning whether a new paint job will help your business thrive, here are a few reasons to brighten up your business with a new paint job!

Increase Foot Traffic

Your building’s exterior is the first impression you make on potential customers. If your building’s exterior is scary or outdated, most people will not be interested in entering your establishment. A fresh and modern interior paint job will encourage your customers to stay longer and can convince them to purchase more of your products and services.

Repair Paint Damage

If your paint job is old and hasn’t been repaired in years, it is probably time for a new paint job. As exterior paint ages, it is prone to chipping and peeling which are unattractive and can push customers away. Although exterior paint is tough, it still needs to be touched up every few years. 

Improve Your Facility’s Market Value

A new interior or exterior paint job for your business can help improve your curb appeal and increase the value of your building. Your company may be growing and looking for office space in the future. A fresh coat of paint will make it much easier when you are leaving your building and searching for a new location.

Protect Your Building Against the Elements

If the paint job on your building is outdated or was not done by a professional, your building may be at risk of weather damage. Weather damage to your building can result in expensive repair costs and can pose a threat to the employees working. A professional new exterior paint job will protect your building against the elements, and keep your employees safe from mold, mildew, and other issues that can arise from a faulty paint job. 

Improve Workplace Environment for Employees

If you own an office building, then your employees are most likely spending the majority of their time inside working. Repainting your business’s interior will improve your work environment and can make your employees happier, resulting in improved employee productivity. When a company shows some love to the appearance of a workplace, it makes the employees feel more at home. 

Start a New Era

As your business continues to grow, you may recreate your logo, brand colors, and other elements of your brand. It is important to keep a consistent brand aesthetic across all platforms, including your building. A new paint job can show customers that you are ready for a fresh start if your company is going through a lot of changes. 

If you’re looking to brighten up the interior or exterior of your building for your employees and customers, contact the professionals at Alba Painting LLC to transform your building into a comfortable and beautiful space today!